San José charges a 6% tax on hotel or short-term rental guests to pay for the city’s convention center and arts grants; and a 4% hotel tax that goes into the general fund. Measure A would increase the general fund hotel tax from 4% to 6% — resulting in an overall hotel tax of 12%. The city estimates the tax increase will raise $10 million annually. Measure A was placed on the ballot by the City Council. Passes with majority vote.
Yes Argument
When San José hosts major conferences and sporting events, visitors rely on basic city services paid for through the city’s general fund: police, fire, public works and parks. Measure A makes sure tourists and visitors are helping support those costs by raising the city’s hotel tax closer to San Francisco and Oakland, which both charge 14%.
No Argument
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Key Supporters
In Support
- Matt Mahan, mayor, San José
- San Jose Chamber of Commerce
- South Bay Labor Council
In Opposition
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